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The VX-8DR/DE includes an "Emergency" feature, which may be useful if you have
someone monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver's UHF "Home" channel.
See page 49 for details on setting the Home channel.
The "Emergency" feature is activated by pressing and holding in the
second.
When this is done, (A) the radio is placed on the UHF amateur band Home channel, (B) it
emits a loud "Alarm" sound (the volume is controlled by rotating the DIAL knob while
pressing and holding the
the PTT switch, you will disable the Emergency feature temporarily. You can then trans-
mit on the UHF Home channel, and (E) two seconds after the PTT switch release, the
Emergency feature will resume.
To disable the "Emergency" feature, press and hold the
the radio Off by pressing and holding in the
Use this feature if you are out for a walk and want a quick way of alerting a family
member to a dangerous situation. The alarm sound may discourage an attacker and allow
you to escape.
1) Be sure to arrange with a friend or family member to be monitoring on the
same frequency, as there will be no identification sent via the Emergency
alarm sound. And do not transmit the alarm tone except in a true emergency!
2) The LED light may be changed to another function via Set Mode Item 34: EMER-
GENCY SELECT; see page 147.
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key), (C) it flashes the LED light in white, (D) if you press
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key for one second or turn
( PWR ) switch for one second.
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key for one
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